US Bridges

Highland Parkway over Nickajack Creek Trib.

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 4 MI S of Smyrna · Structure no. 000000006702030

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Parkway over Nickajack Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Highland Parkway over Nickajack Creek Trib. in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,230 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHighland Parkway
CrossesNickajack Creek Trib.
Location4 MI S of Smyrna
RouteCounty Highway 2835
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.8283, -84.50163
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic43,230 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Parkway over Nickajack Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Parkway over Nickajack Creek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Highland Parkway over Nickajack Creek Trib. carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Highland Parkway over Nickajack Creek Trib.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Highland Parkway over Nickajack Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.